GENERAL GUIDELINES | PROCEDURE 1 |
Stairways
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchairbetweenfloorsusingastairway.Usean elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If moving a power wheelchair be- tween floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two
(2)assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure,
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any re- movable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of anyremovable(detachable)partsofawheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be- tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:
WARNING
The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is still between 82 and 127lbs. Use proper liftng techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
1.Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2.Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer to one (1) of the following:
FWD WHEELCHAIRS - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERYBOXESinPROCEDURE10 ofthismanual.
RWD WHEELCHAIRS - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERYBOXESinPROCEDURE11 ofthismanual.
3.Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
4.Using
5.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been car- ried away from the stairway.
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
Transferring to and From Other Seats
WARNING
ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and en- gage the clutches to prevent the wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance by turning both casters away from the object you are trans- ferring onto.
CAUTION
When transferring, position yourself as far back as possibleintheseat.Thiswillpreventbrokenscrews, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently pro- videdyouhaveadequatemobilityandupperbodystrength.
1.Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the casters pointing away from it.
2.Engage clutches. Refer to one (1) of the following:
FWD WHEELCHAIRS - ENGAGING/DISENGAG- ING CLUTCHES in PROCEDURE 10 of this manual.
RWD WHEELCHAIRS - ENGAGING/DISENGAG- ING CLUTCHES in PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.
3.Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.
G E N E R A L
G U I D E L I N E S
Percentage of Weight Distribution
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
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